Biography
Who is Jurina Matsui?
Early life and career beginnings
Jurina Matsui was born on March 8, 1997, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture. As a young child, she was an only child to her mother, Yumiko Matsui, who worked as a cosmetologist. Her parents eventually separated, and Jurina began to pursue her interest in performing arts early on. She developed a love for singing during her nursery school years and later expanded her skills to include dancing after attending a hip-hop dance school in her third year of primary school.
Rise to fame in SKE48 and AKB48
Only three months after her debut at age 11, Jurina Matsui was selected as the choreography center and cover girl for the AKB48 single Ōgoe Diamond. This appointment was well-known because it marked the first time a member from a sister group participated in the main lineup for an AKB48 single. Following this success, she continued to participate in AKB48 single lineups until 2018, often serving as a center performer. In 2009, she shared center duties for the single 10nen Sakura alongside Atsuko Maeda.
Solo projects and graduation
Beyond her group activities, Jurina Matsui pursued a career as a solo artist and actress. She starred in the 2016 horror television drama Death Cash, which was her first leading role. She also showed her songwriting talents with the release of her first solo album, Privacy, on October 5, 2019. This album contained nine tracks written by Jurina and composed by Yoshimasa Inoue. The project was initiated after producer Yasushi Akimoto noticed her singing voice and lyrics during her live streams.
Personal life and relationships
Jurina Matsui is married to Tatsunori Tsujimoto. Throughout her long career, she has been involved in various public performances and media events. While her primary focus has been on music and acting, she has also been active in television variety shows. Jurina stands 163 centimeters tall. Her public profile includes a presence on various social media platforms, though she maintains a professional focus on her work as a tarento and entertainer.
Birthday and age
Jurina Matsui was born on March 8, 1997, which makes Jurina 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Jurina shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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